Biggest additions: Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel, Austin Rivers, Obi Toppin (rookie), Tom Thibodeau (coach)
Biggest departures: Bobby Portis, Taj Gibson, Damyean Dotson
Why they're in-between: The Knicks were conservative with their considerable cap space, signing one-year deals, except for Austin Rivers, whose 3-year, $10 million contract will be a trade chip this year. The Knicks preserved future cap space and are clearly going to give their young players room to grow.
Whether they put those young players in a position to succeed is another question. The Knicks have a logjam of guards and small wings who overlap and may even detract from one another. The Knicks' three-point shooting is still lacking, which cramps the space around R.J. Barrett and Mitchell Robinson, their two centerpiece players.